Distinguished Practitioners in Residence Program in Business Law

Distinguished Practitioners in Residence Program was launched in the fall of 2005. The program brings accomplished practitioners as adjunct professors to Moritz to teach one-credit, concentrated courses in advanced aspects of business law.

Fall Semester 2013

Corporate Governance Law

This course examines the role of in-house counsel in a major U.S. corporation. Topics of study include corporate organization, litigation management strategies, legal compliance, attorney-client privilege, the role of the Corporate Secretary, annual reports and annual meetings, among others. Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in Business Associations is required. Take-home exam.

Introduction to International Mergers, Acquisitions, and Strategic Investments

This course examines the legal, business and strategic complexities connected to the development of a merger or acquisition involving U.S. public companies and (primarily) European acquirers. Materials focus on comparing U.S. and European domestic law regulation of M&A practice, the development of stock purchase agreements and joint ventures, fiduciary responsibilities of Boards of Directors, representations and warranties, accounting and tax aspects of the multiple business relationships, and the strategic lawyering initiatives, governed by professional ethics, that are used to explore and conclude such transactions. Two major case studies integrate the course materials.

Spring Semester 2014

An Introduction to Issues Associated with International Joint Ventures

This course provides an introduction to the issues associated with international joint ventures. Drawing primarily on case studies involving entertainment companies, topics include, among others, governance issues, choice of law, investment protection, antitrust and competition considerations, dealing with foreign counsel and exit strategies. The course also includes some discussion of the negotiation process and the types of documentation which might be involved. Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in Business Associations is required. Take-home exam.

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